Day Tour from Sofia to Skopje, North Macedonia

About this tour

Discover Skopje, Macedonia’s capital, on this full-day trip from Sofia. During this Skopje day tour, you will have the opportunity to explore the city’s highlights and learn about its rich history and culture from your guide.

Pick up from your Sofia hotel and board an air-conditioned vehicle. Relax and enjoy the scenery on the way to Skopje. Begin your walking tour of Skopje Fortress once you arrive.

Admire panoramic views of the city from the fortress before visiting the Church of the Holy Savior, which features a fantastic iconostasis. Continue on to the Sultan Murat Mosque and the Old Bazaar, where you can see remnants of the Ottoman era.

Listen as your guide tells you about Skopje’s history as a major Balkan trade center. Stop at a traditional Macedonian restaurant for a delicious lunch before crossing the Vadar River to explore the other side of the city.

Continue to the Mother Teresa memorial house after visiting the new neo-classical square. Your walking tour will come to an end at the newly constructed triumphal arch Porta Macedonia. Return to Sofia and be dropped off at your hotel or lodging.